Love Blog #8: Define love. Before Thursday, 3-24-11, 8 a.m.

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Love Blog # 7: Who is responsible?

Reflection: Stop for a moment and look back at the first two acts of the play.  At the conclusion of this play, you will be asked to determine which character is most responsible for the chaos that is to come.  Identify at least two characters thus far that you feel are making fatal errors, and explain why. (Due on Wednesday, March 16)

Love Blog #6: Two of the most romantic lines in the play... due Tonight, 3/8.

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LOVE BLOG #5: How I feel when I dance... using five similes. Due Monday, March 7.

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LOVE BLOG 4: Select two of the most unique words and phrases in the first act (words you've never heard of), and develop a silly four-line poem. Due by Thursday.

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Love Blog #3: Mom has someone she wants you to meet...

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Love Blog #2 : Hello, My Name Is..

Reflection: In a short monologue, briefly introduce yourself to a fictional character, an attractive person and possible romantic love interest. Write your monologue in rhyming verse. (Four or more lines). Have fun with this one. (Due before class, February 11)

Love Blog #1 :What a parent wants....

Reflection:  I completed the Perfect Mate form with my parents, and discovered something quite interesting!  Let me tell you about it (due Monday, February 7)...

YOUR NON FICTION BOOK IS INTERESTING, IS IT NOT?

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Ulrich and Georg are trapped when they hear the approaching interlopers... what happens next? Due on Thursday, 6 p.m.

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Who's the boss?

Reflection: Scout Finch has to abide by the rules set down for her by Calpurnia.  And Atticus.  Then, Aunt Alexandra comes along.  And guess what? She has to suddenly start listening to "Mister Jem," now, too as he is becoming a man. This is a considerable problem, as these parties might not be in agreement on most issues.  If you were Scout how would you resolve this problem?  Did you ever have trouble following the orders of a adult when you were her age (8-9-ish)?  Blog due on Wednesday, October 13, 5 p.m.

Neighbors.

Reflection:  In "Mending Wall," Robert Frost creates a character who repeats:  "Good fences make good neighbors."  What do you think he might mean by this?  How do you feel about neighbors.  Do we need good, strong fences to maintain good, strong relationships with our neighbors?  Due Wednesday, September 15, 7:30 a.m.

P.S.  Enjoy the polls at the bottom of this page!

My reading life

Reflection:  What is your first and most powerful memory of learning to read?  What was your relationship with books when you were younger?  Due by Wednesday, September 8, 7:30 a.m.

ODYSSEY ~ THE FINAL ADVENTURE

Reflection: In your literature books, read "The Epic" pages 876 through 886, if you haven't already. Reflect on Odysseus's character.  Is he a typical hero?  DUE THURSDAY, MAY 27, 8 P.M.

Be prepared for a brief quiz (no books, no computers) on Friday.